I posted this series in December of 07 … for the most part I’m still practicing my own advice. What a novel concept! 🙂 I get TONS of requests on info on how I do everything, so … I’m sharing a few Time Management tips for balancing family, hubby, life, job, friends, house, etc. Basically… [Continue Reading]
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The winds swept in with some exciting experiences…
A debriefing of my fall so far and a call to enjoy your family!As fall has brought gold and red to Montana, the winds swept in some exciting experiences. First, I hit the road for Indiana, speaking at a fundraising luncheon for Hope House … an amazing home for teen moms. That was followed by… [Continue Reading]
Ask Tricia–Homeschooling
This question is from Brandon: Q: My wife and I are looking into homeschooling our daughter, I’m just trying to do my homework before I make a decision. How long have you been homeschooling? I’ve been homeschooling for fourteen years … ever since my oldest son Cory was in preschool. Do you like it…I’m assuming… [Continue Reading]
An emotional last few days.
First, it was the rehearsal dinner for Cory’s best bud Zach. Zach has been like one of our kids for as long as I can remember. I helped to homeschool him for a few years and I can’t believe he’s getting married! I’m doing all the bouquets tomorrow and I’m excited, but wasn’t it just… [Continue Reading]
Ask and you may receive…
Lately in addition to balancing writing, homeschool, baby care, and life … I’ve also been planning a missions’ trip to the Czech Republic. Yesterday I heard amazing news. It’s so exciting, and well … I’m just going to have to fill you in. Here’s the story: I’ve visited the Czech Republic twice–once in 2000 and… [Continue Reading]
Confirmations…
I love getting fun confirmations that God is at work. A few weeks ago, I taught at “Writing Club.” I teach writing to homeschoolers once a month and they LOVE it. They were saying they wish I did it every week! (One kid said every day. 🙂 Some of those kids have been meeting monthly… [Continue Reading]
Time Management 101: How do I do it all?
I always get TONS of requests on info on how I do everything, so … in November on Tuesday and Thursdays I’m going to have Time Management 101 with tips for balancing family, hubby, life, job, friends, house, etc.“How do you do it all?” Is the #1 question I get. I have to start by… [Continue Reading]
Random Thoughts about Family and Writing
Keeping “Family First” is tough when it comes to writing. The hardest part is not getting frustrated trying to do it all! Sometimes I get impatient with my family when I have a deadline. Other times, I’m sluggish because I have to work when I want to be having fun with my family. It’s a… [Continue Reading]